Head of Modern Foreign Languages
Woodbrook Vale School, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2STThis job expired on 20 May 2024
Job start date
27 August 2024
Closing date
20 May 2024 at 9am
Date listed
7 May 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- French, Spanish
Working pattern
- Full time: Head of Faculty: Modern Foreign Languages TLR 2c A recruitment allowance may be available for an exceptional candidate Full time, permanent position
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
Head of Faculty: Modern Foreign Languages
TLR 2c
A recruitment allowance may be available for an exceptional candidate
Full time, permanent position
What skills and experience we're looking for
Required from Tuesday 27 August 2024, a colleague who has a proven track record of leadership within a strong MFL Faculty that offers both French and Spanish to all ages 11-16. We require a confident leader who is capable of teaching Spanish up to GCSE level. This is an exciting time to continue to move the faculty further forward since the interest in languages has grown over the past 4 years.
The successful candidate will be passionate about languages and keen to share new ideas and good practice with an already thriving team. The faculty can expect high levels of support and investment from the school leadership and the board of trustees. As a school we are committed to languages for all and to ensuring the GCSE outcomes remain excellent.
What the school offers its staff
Woodbrook Vale School is an award winning and highly oversubscribed 11-16 single academy trust located within the university town of Loughborough. The school is an Ofsted-rated “good” school (February 2022) and has a track record of excellent GCSE results. The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to innovate and further build upon the school’s success to ensure students aspire to be the best they can possibly be.
The school ethos engenders a supportive learning environment and we are committed to giving every student the drive to ‘aspire, enjoy, and succeed’. Our approach to teaching and learning is informed by our work on growth mindset and knowledge-based approaches. Our school culture is predicated on the importance of character education and we were recently quoted as being one of the leading schools in the country for character education.
We have invested heavily in our buildings and infrastructure over recent years to create a highly attractive school site. We hold the Silver Investors in People Award and are known for our work to promote staff well-being and job satisfaction. The school regularly provides internal opportunities for TLRs, both permanent and temporary and believes in bringing on new talent.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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About Woodbrook Vale School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 840 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Woodbrook Vale School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- pbradshaw@wbvs.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01509 557560
Woodbrook Vale School is a popular and highly successful 11-16 single academy trust located within the university town of Loughborough. The school is an Ofsted-rated “good” school (Feb 2022) and has a track record of excellent GCSE results. The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to build upon the school’s success and ensure students aspire to be the best they can possibly be.
The school ethos engenders a supportive learning environment and we are committed to giving every student the drive to ‘aspire, enjoy, succeed’. We are proud of our approach to teaching and learning informed by work on growth mindset and knowledge based approaches. We have excellent facilities and have invested heavily in our buildings and infrastructure over recent years to create a highly attractive school site. We hold the Silver Investors in People Award and are known for our work to promote staff well-being and job satisfaction.
Arranging a visit to Woodbrook Vale School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email pbradshaw@wbvs.co.uk.
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